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Martha Hatchett Obituary
She was a native of Petersburg, born the daughter of Alice Dewell Waller, "Shiney," and the late Manning Franklin Waller. Mrs. Hatchett was a school teacher for over 30 years and mainly taught Latin and English. Throughout her career she taught at several schools including Prince George High School, Sussex Central High School, Gibbons/St. Vincent DePaul High School and Thomas Dale High School. After retiring, she couldn't give up her love for the classroom and began substitute teaching at Clements Junior High in Prince George.
She was the widow of Joseph William Hatchett and is survived by her daughter, Lisa H. Mullins and husband, Chris; grandchildren, Matthew Blake Mullins and Samuel Austin Mullins; cousins, Gloria Morris, David Dewell, Anita Deligan, Dan Carrington; and numerous other loving friends.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 9, at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home at 10 a.m. on Friday with Dr. Ivan Perkinson officiating. Interment to follow in Southlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, Wessey Chappell, 1117 Ft. Hayes Drive, Petersburg, VA 23805. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Brenda Jolly
July 19, 2009
Lisa...I remember the day you were born and your mom use to bring you to my home to play with my son who was just a little older than you! We lost contact through the years, but I always loved her dearly. I was on vacation and didn't know about her passing until I saw your g'mother's obit. My sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Sarah Mahmoud
July 12, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with her family. She was my favorite teacher from high school. She taught me so much about literature and my love of reading today is due to her influence. She will be missed so much.
Sarah Speights Mahmoud, Class of 1987
July 12, 2009
Your mother, Martha, and I were best friends in high school and then drifted apart. She did have a great sense of humor and we always had so much fun together.
I am so sorry for your loss.Peggy Halloway Carter
Michael Perdue
July 11, 2009
Susie Hatchett taught me the value of learning and education... even though I didn't realize it at the time.
She is one of the most influential people in my life and I owe her more than I could ever articulate.
Thank You Susie...
sum, es, est, sumus, estis, sunt
Jay Rogers
July 11, 2009
We lost a great one this week. Susie Hatchett, thank you for everything you taught me. It was not only Latin but also a great way to look at life. You had an amazing sense of humor. You will never be forgotten neither will those rusty knives. You are a true original!
CYNTHIA ROGERS
July 9, 2009
BOTH MY HUSBAND AND I ARE STUDENTS OF MRS. HATCHETT FROM ST. VINCENT'S. WE ADORED HER AND HAVE THOUGHT OF HER OFTEN SINCE OUR YEARS WITH HER. OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS TIME.
Jess Fowler
July 9, 2009
Martha was one of my first and greatest friends at PHS. She made me welcome in her group when I was an outsider coming in. I have to confess, I always loved her dearly, and one of my greatest regrets is that we lost touch after graduation. My deepest sympathies and assurance that I will cherish her memory always
July 9, 2009
I just wanted to say that I am sorry about your mother's death. We graduated from PHS together in 1961.
Barbara Kvasnicka Pollard
Norma Lonnemann
July 9, 2009
Susie and I taught at Saint Vincent's and I learned so much from her! Her sense of humor, her love of teaching, her devotion to the students - these will be her legacy. She was an amazing human being - and will not be forgotten!
Stuart Spero
July 9, 2009
With fond memories and sincere sympathy. Stu Spero, Class of '61.
Tom Lesniak
July 7, 2009
When I first started teaching at Prince George High School, Susie was one of my colleagues. Her assistance was invaluable, but her sense of humor was her greatest asset. She was a wonderful human being!
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